Comprehensive, Secure IT Equipment Decommissioning for Iowa Businesses
Decommissioning is more than turning equipment off and unplugging it.
In business environments, it’s a coordinated process that must protect sensitive data, maintain asset visibility, and support compliance — all without disrupting ongoing operations.
At Electronic Asset Security, we provide structured IT equipment decommissioning services designed for organizations that need secure, professional management of end-of-life technology. When equipment is taken out of service without a formal process, your organization faces real, measurable risk:
- Data Exposure – Untracked equipment may still contain sensitive information.
- Operational Disruption – Informal or manual shutdown approaches can lead to downtime.
- Compliance Violations – Regulated industries (HIPAA, GLBA, PCI, etc.) require accountability, not guesswork.
- Inventory Loss – Uncontrolled decommissioning can lead to asset misplacement or value leakage.
Our decommissioning services are structured to mitigate these business risks with proven controls, documented processes, and accountability every step of the way.
1. Planning & Scope Review
We’ve designed a decommissioning methodology that protects your organization and informs stakeholders — without unnecessary complexity.
We work with your IT and operations teams to:
Identify equipment to be taken out of service
Determine compliance requirements
Assign responsibility and timing
Outcome: A clear, tailored plan that aligns with your business needs.
2. Secure Shutdown & Inventory
We perform:
Controlled power-down of devices
Tagged tracking for every asset
Documentation of hardware serials and identifiers
Outcome: Every device is accounted for and documented before it leaves your environment.
3. Media Security & Data Protection
Before equipment ever leaves your site or enters the controlled ITAD workflow:
- Storage always remains secure
- Data destruction actions are planned (e.g., NIST 800-88 sanitization or physical destruction)
- Chain of custody begins
Outcome: Your organization never risks unauthorized data exposure.
(This naturally ties into our secure data destruction services — if you need them, we handle it seamlessly.)
4. Logistics & Transportation
We coordinate:
- Secure transport of equipment to our facility
- Tracking of assets in transit
- Controlled receipt confirmation
Outcome: Peace of mind that the equipment is safely delivered for onward processing.
5. Final Disposition
Once equipment leaves your environment, we complete disposition according to your preferences:
- Secure media destruction
- IT asset disposition (ITAD)
- Recycling through certified channels
- Remarketing where appropriate
Outcome: You have full transparency and documentation for every asset.
Electronic Asset Security has the staff, tools, and knowledge to properly decommission, document, and securly handle your data and equipment.
